A. An applicant for a storm water construction activity permit or a permittee of a storm water construction activity permit may appeal any decision or directive made by the city or its representatives pursuant to this chapter. The party desiring to appeal shall file a notice of appeal with the city recorder's office within ten (10) days of the decision or directive being appealed. The notice of appeal shall contain the following information:
1. The appellant's name, address and daytime telephone number;
2. A short statement describing the basis for the appeal; and
3. The relief sought by the appellant.
B. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the city recorder shall set a date for an informal hearing to consider the appeal. The informal hearing shall be conducted before the city hearing officer in accordance with policies established by the city administrator. The city hearing officer shall uphold the decision or directive being appealed unless the city's hearing officer finds that there has been an error in the interpretation or implementation of this chapter. The city hearing officer shall render a decision on the appeal within ten (10) days of the informal hearing with the appellant. The city hearing officer shall have authority to affirm, reverse or modify any decision or directive appealed pursuant to this section. (Ord. 07-14, 6-12-2007)